Neela was in shock to see his mother's address on the small package. She wanted to open it right then and there but knew she needed to be home first to do it. She glazed at it on the L train until she reached her stop. She ran upstairs excited she forgot that running could cause her to experience a shooting pain up her leg. She dropped her things on the floor and sat down on the couch. She hesitated to open the box but, she knew she had too.

'God what could Ray have sent in this little box.' She thought to herself. She ripped open the box and inside she found a little note for her.

Dear Neela,

I hope you are doing well, I am sorry I haven't responded to your emails or your calls, I wasn't ready to reopen my heart to you just yet. I am sending you a little something I thought belonged to you. I hope you like it; I will talk to you over the holidays.

Love

Ray

Neela's heart was skipping a beat as she read his note to her. She unwrapped the tissue paper that the present was in when she finished she revealed the black tee shirt that she used to sleep in. It was the most comfortable thing she could wear to sleep, and when she wore it made her feel secure.

"Oh my god, he gave me his favorite shirt."

Neela quickly, went to take a shower so she could wear his shirt one more time. After Neela finished in the shower, she quickly called her parents to wish them happy holidays. It was Christmas already in London and she knew they would probably be up opening presents by now. When Neela finished talking to everyone, she looked over at the gift she had brought Ray, but was too scared to send it to him.

Flashback

"Excuse me is that the Clash album?"

"Yep, this is their 1979 album London Calling. This album is a classic."

"Um how much is it?"

"It $20 bucks."

"Can I get it please?"

"You like the Clash?"

"No not really, but an old friend of mine loves them I thought it would be a good present."

End of Flashback.

Neela was sitting on the couch with a cup of tea, feeling so secure that she had a piece of Ray with her when heard her phone ring.

Ring…Ring

"Hello"

"Hey Lucien, is everything okay?"

"Hi Neela listen I noticed that you look like you have been on another planet lately and I wanted to do something special for you."

"Lucien really you don't I'll be just fine."

"No, No, I want to give you the rest of the week off. Return back after the New Year. Trust me it is okay. You will be paid. So relax and enjoy your holidays. Merry Christmas."

"Merry Christmas Lucien. Thank you again."

Neela really did not want to have the time off, but she did realize returning back to the hospital and not seeing him there was driving her mad. She did not have anywhere to go. Abby went to Croatia today to be with Luka; Greg was going to Bettina's parent's house for Christmas. Sam and Alex were sending the holiday together, and Morris and Hope where going Christmas caroling, so I guess I'll be alone tomorrow. Neela hoped he would call tomorrow it would be the perfect present. Neela was so into her taught that she almost did not notice someone knocking on her door.

"I'm coming, hold on. Who could this be at this time?"

Neela got up and went to the door, the knock became louder and louder. She rushed to open it when she looked up there he was standing in front of her, with a mischievous smile on his face.

"Oh my god Ray."

"Merry Christmas Neela."